Add 25/70 and 40/50
25/70 + 40/50 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
25/70 = 25 × 5/70 × 5 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
125/350 + 280/350 = 125 + 280/350 = 405/350 - 405/350 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 25/70 + 40/50 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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